Technical Project Manager IV at Zinnia

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
Seven plus years of Project Management Experience – CAPM, PMP or similar designation preferred
Ten plus total technology experience
Demonstrated ability to manage a project using a variety of methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
3-5 years of Agile methodology experience including SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban
Agile training certifications preferred: CSM, PSM, A-CSM, SMC and more
Ability to play the role of Scrum Master or Product Owner within an Agile Scrum team
Demonstrated understanding of project lifecycle in complex technical environments
Knowledge of project management tools and software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Jira, etc
Participation in the full software development life cycle
Experience with third-party system support with preference given to insurance / financial services platforms
Knowledge of IT systems, governance and compliance
Proven problem solving, decision making, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to tailor communications and influence critical decisions with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to work within broadly defined parameters
Strong results orientation, organization and management skills
Ability to lead and focus the efforts of others to established goal
Ability to effectively drive results with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Experience with conversions and implementations
Ability to mentor junior Technical Project Managers as required
Ability to develop relationships, with a strong focus on communication and change management
Knowledge of annuities and life products
PMI-ACP, CSM or equivalent preferred
Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time

Responsibilities

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs
Communicate expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and project team members
Measure project performance to identify and quantify variances and perform required corrective actions
Execute tasks as defined in the project plan
Create a project organization structure by defining roles and responsibilities
Identify and mitigate project risk impacts on the project
Record detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders in order to establish the project deliverables, using various requirement-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups)
Improve team performance by leading, mentoring, training, motivating, and building team cohesiveness
Communicate and provide support to stakeholders to establish strong rapport
Demonstrates ZINNIA’s core values and beliefs

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Change Management

Requirement Gathering

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Budget Management

Schedule Management

Zinnia

Insurance technology for life products

About Zinnia

Zinnia focuses on improving the life and annuity insurance market by providing a platform that simplifies the creation, management, and servicing of insurance products. The platform uses technology and data analytics to help insurance companies launch products faster and manage them more effectively. This results in a better buying experience for consumers and increased operational efficiency for insurers and financial advisors. Zinnia's platform is user-friendly, allowing consumers to easily understand and purchase life and annuity products. The company aims to enhance the relationship between customers and insurers, ensuring better protection and improved wellbeing for consumers. Unlike its competitors, Zinnia emphasizes real-time data sharing and actionable insights, which help all parties make informed decisions.

Topeka, KansasHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$1.7MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

501-1,000Employees